Wix Road Tendring
1 address across 1 postcode (CO12), about 210 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 39901244.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £286,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Tendring costs £2,270 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Harewood Surgery, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2011 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £210,000 | £135,000 | £285,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £155,000 | £95,000 | £215,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2022 | 1, POPLAR COTTAGES CO12 5LU | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2013 | FOURWINDS CO12 5LU | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 15 Aug 2011 | FOURWINDS CO12 5LU | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2009 | BUMBLE BEAR COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2006 | BUMBLE BEAR COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 2, POPLAR COTTAGES CO12 5LU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2003 | 1, MODEL COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Detached | £91,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2002 | 2, MODEL COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2002 | BUMBLE BEAR COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | FOURWINDS CO12 5LU | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 9 Oct 1998 | BUMBLE BEAR COTTAGE CO12 5LU | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Tendring in 2026-27: Band D £2,270 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,513 | £1,765 | £2,017 | £2,270 | £2,774 | £3,278 | £3,783 | £4,539 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO12 5LU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wrabness 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Harwich International 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Mistley 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Wrabness Station Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.9 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Harewood Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Oakley Pharmacy | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Clear Springs (Dental Surgery) | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Harwich & District Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Harwich police Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cloverwood Stores, Oakley Road Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 730 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,300 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,490 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roydon Hall Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roydon Hall Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Stour Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Brakey Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Soils Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Copperas Bay | Bay | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Stone Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tendring: see them on the Tendring page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wix Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CO12 5LU: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.